EDPEDP

"Entrepreneureship Development Programme (EDP)" Component of the "Development of Industries" Scheme

The scheme aims to to develop entrepreneurship skills by providing training for setting up of the projects. The programmes contains motivating the prospective entrepreneurs, highlight respective projects, the course of actions to taken by them for setting up and successful running their unit.

State Composite

States / UT: Puducherry

Nodal department: Industries and Commerce Department, Puducherry

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Business & Entrepreneurship, Skills & Employment

Sub-categories: Entrepreneurship development, Training and Skill Up-gradation, Voctional education, Setting up / start-up / entrepreneurship

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneur, Business, Skill, Training, Vocational

Details

The scheme "Entrepreneureship Development Programme (EDP)" by the District Industries Centre, Department of Industries and Commerce, Union Territory of Puducherry aims to to develop entrepreneurship skills by providing training for setting up of the projects. The programmes contains motivating the prospective entrepreneurs, highlight respective projects, the course of actions to taken by them for setting up and successful running their unit.

Benefits

  • - The entire expenditure towards the training will be met
  • The period of training will generally be for a week
  • The entire expenditure towards the training will be met.
  • The period of training will generally be for a week.

Eligibility

  • The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry (or) continuous resident of the area for the past three years.

Exclusions

Already trained candidates are not eligible.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: The interested applicant should visit (on a working day, and during office hours) the Deputy Functional Manager (EI) of the District Industries Centre (Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009), and submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority.
Step 4: On receipt of the application, necessary entries will be made in the application receipt register and a unique number is assigned to the applicant for identifying each applicant which shall be used for all further references and also as acknowledgement for the receipt of the application.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

What is the primary objective of the "Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP)" in Puducherry?
Training aims to develop entrepreneurship skills for setting up projects.
How long is the typical duration of the training under the EDP scheme?
The training period is generally one week.
Can individuals who have already undergone training apply for the EDP scheme?
No, previously trained candidates are not eligible.
Where can interested applicants obtain the hard copy of the application form?
Visit the Deputy Functional Manager at the District Industries Centre, Thattanchavady, Puducherry.
What steps are involved in filling out the application form?
Fill in mandatory fields, affix a signed passport-sized photograph, and attach self-attested copies of mandatory documents.
Where is the District Industries Centre located for submitting applications?
Thattanchavady, Puducherry - 605 009.
During which hours can applicants visit the District Industries Centre for the application process?
Working hours on any regular working day.
Is it mandatory for the applicant to be a native of Puducherry to apply?
Yes, or they should be a continuous resident for the past three years.
What expenses are covered by the scheme during the training period?
The entire expenditure towards the training is covered.
How is the applicant acknowledged for the receipt of their application?
A unique number is assigned for all further references and serves as an acknowledgment for the receipt of the application.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

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  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

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